Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The New England Patriots completed an extensive series of roster moves today to meet the mandatory 53-man roster limit, finalizing 36 player releases alongside a trade and several reserve list placements. To bolster their offensive front, New England acquired offensive lineman Walter Rouse and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Rouse, 25, was originally selected by Minnesota…
Initial Patriots roster for 2026
Cut down day was a busy one for the Patriots on Sunday. New England and the rest of the NFL were required to get their rosters down to 53 players by 6:00 p.m. Here’s how the initial roster looks with the season opener in Seattle just 10 days away: Quarterback Drake Maye Tommy DeVito Behren Morton Offensive Line Will Campbell Morgan Moses Alijah Vera-Tucker Mike Onwenu Jared Wilson Caleb Lomu…
Projected Patriots 53-man roster
It is cut down day in the NFL. All 53 man rosters must be finalized by tonight at 6 pm. It is not easy projecting a final Patriots roster but for whatever reason, this preseason it has been more cut and dry. Here is our projected 53-man roster with analysis. Quarterback (2) Drake Maye Tommy DeVito Drake Maye is the clear-cut franchise quarterback, tasked with taking a massive leap forward…
Patriots cut down day tracker
By 6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, all NFL teams must have their roster’s trimmed to 53 players. After the ugly preseason finale against Cleveland on Thursday night, the Patriots had a whole bunch of difficult decisions to make. Cuts started on Saturday, with plenty more to come throughout the day on Sunday. Stay up to date here with the latest releases heading into the deadline: EDGE Xavier Holmes TE CJ…
Bryant 24, Stonehill 6 – Bulldogs surge past Skyhawks in 4th quarter
By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondent EASTON – Big plays on defense was the theme for Bryant most of Saturday night in the season opener against Stonehill. But, it was a late offensive push that aided the Bulldogs to a 24-6 opening weekend victory over Stonehill. “I think in the first half we were searching, and trying to figure some things out,” said Bryant head coach Chris Merritt, whose team scored…
South Dakota 59, CCSU 20 – Coyotes maul Blue Devils
Image courtesy of Sioux Falls Live Facing the No. 12 team in the country on the road to open the season is a tough way to start. With that in mind, the 59-20 loss to South Dakota on Saturday for Central Connecticut State University wasn’t surprising, but still disappointing nonetheless. The two-time defending NEC champs were out-gained 594-250 and went 4-14 on third downs. South Dakota QB Austyn Modrzewski was…
Lehigh 35, Holy Cross 10 – Crusaders can’t keep up with Mountain Hawks
WORCESTER – The scoreboard tells the story of a blowout in Holy Cross’ season opener on Saturday at Fitton Field, but it’s a bit deceiving. The Crusaders trailed by 21 after the first and never truly recovered despite certainly finding their footing, getting beaten by No. 11 Lehigh 35-10 in a key early Patriot League matchup. Lehigh put up 398 yards of offense and Holy Cross had 391. The difference…
2026 Stonehill Skyhawks Season Preview
The 2026 season marks the 39th year of football for the Stonehill Skyhawks as they continue to build their identity in NCAA Division I FCS and the Northeast Conference (NEC). Coming off a 4-8 campaign (3-4 in the NEC) in 2025, Eli Gardner—the Paul Finn ’71 Head Football Coach—enters his 11th season leading the program, making him the longest-tenured head coach in Skyhawks varsity history.
Albany 28, UNH 14: Wildcats fall in opener
ALBANY, N.Y. — Despite senior quarterback Brooks Bentley passing for 230 yards and two touchdowns, the University of New Hampshire football team suffered a 28-14 loss to UAlbany on Friday night at Bob Ford Field at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium.
No. 8 Rhode Island 34, Merrimack 7 – Rams defense leads the way in opener
NORTH ANDOVER – Eighth-ranked URI blew out Merrimack 34-7 in the season opener for both schools on Friday. On a perfect night for football in North Andover, Duane Stadium was packed with a standing room only crowd. The Rams’ defense forced four turnovers, setting up a few touchdowns for a Rhode Island offense without its All-American QB Devin Farrell. Georgia Southern transfer Tyler Budge got the start and went 13-29…